Augusta Free Press | Crystal Graham
Habitat for Humanity in Charlottesville was awarded over $29 million in funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing communities, particularly the Southwood Mobile Home Park. The grant will support redevelopment, including transforming part of the community into mixed-income housing while preserving existing units and improving infrastructure.
29 News | Amaya Mitchell
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $225 million in grant funding, with over $29 million awarded to Habitat for Humanity in Charlottesville. The funds will support the redevelopment of the Southwood Community, bringing infrastructure improvements and community amenities to enhance residents' lives.
29 News | Maggie Glass
On September 6, eight Wells Fargo volunteers helped install drywall in new townhomes at Southwood, a neighborhood being redeveloped by Habitat for Humanity into affordable housing. This effort is part of Wells Fargo’s annual Welcome Home initiative.
CBS19
Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo employees are working together on a home build in Southwood, supported by a $15,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation. This project is part of Wells Fargo’s third annual Welcome Home initiative, focused on creating affordable housing.
C-VILLE Weekly | Catie Ratliff
Draft bills passed by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee propose over $3 million in funding for local projects in Charlottesville and Albemarle County efforts, focusing on affordable housing, infrastructure, and youth engagement. The largest allocation, $1.25 million, will be used to convert a commercial building on Cherry Ave. into mixed-use affordable housing. In addition, $1.074 million will support Habitat’s construction of 11 affordable units in the Southwood community.